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Flurry of slab handling accident deaths fuels new MIA safety initiative
CLEVELAND, OH -- Sparked by several recent slab handling accident deaths at stone facilities across the country, the Marble Institute of America (MIA) has launched a major new safety initiative that will examine every facet of slab handling and produce new video and other training materials for the industry.
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Natural stone near unanimous pick among NKBA design competition finalists
CLEVELAND, OH -- If there was ever any doubt that natural stone is the preferred countertop material for kitchens and baths, a list of finalists in a nationwide competition for kitchen and bath designers and their choice of stone should put that to rest. Among the 30 projects selected as finalists for the National Kitchen and Bath Association's "Art of the Industry" annual design competition, 80% or 24 installations, included natural stone for countertops. The finalists were selected from more than 550 entries from across the U.S.
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Northwood Stoneworks sponsors SFA workshop
All stone fabricators are invited to join Northwood and the Stone Fabricators Alliance (SFA) at Crowe Custom Countertops in Acworth, GA, (near Atlanta) from March 25 to 27 for an inside look at both a high-volume production facility as well as small workcell production.
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 | Moraware user group meets in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, NV -- Moraware JobTracker held a user group meeting on February 8 as part of the International Countertop Expo. The session served as an educational forum, where users of the system offered some insight into how JobTracker has helped their specific model.
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Coverings announces move to Las Vegas for 2011
Coverings show management recently announced that the 2011 edition of the event will take place in Las Vegas, NV. This year's event will remain in Orlando, FL, at the Orange County Convention Center, and it is scheduled for April 24 to 27.
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New MIA officers chosen
Brett S. Rugo, founder and president of Rugo Stone, LLC of Lorton, VI, and grandson of an Italian stone carver, has been chosen as the new president of the Marble Institute of America (MIA).
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2009 Survey reinforces differences between typical and high-profit fabricators
CLEVELAND, OH -- The Marble Institute of America (MIA) recently completed its second Performance Analysis Report for natural stone fabricators. The survey, conducted in 2009, contains an evaluation and interpretation of financial data solicited from fabricators. Like its 2007 predecessor, this report provides one of the most comprehensive set of financial performance benchmarks in the natural stone fabrication industry. The report is designed to provide fabrication shops with a tool to evaluate existing performance and identify new ways to create improvement.
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 | Marmo Meccanica North America consolidates operations
ROCHESTER HILLS, MI -- Marmo Meccanica S.p.A. has consolidated its North American operations to better serve its customers' needs. Sales, service, parts and tooling will now be operated out of its Rochester Hills, MI, location.
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World Wide Stone Corp. makes its headquarters greener
SCOTTSDALE, AZ -- World Wide Stone Corp. has announced that it has contracted with Green Choice Solar of Scottsdale, AZ, to install an 87,760 Wp Photovoltaic (Solar) Electric Generating Plant at its headquarters facilities in the Scottsdale AirPark at 15275 North 83rd Place, Scottsdale, AZ. This electricity generating system, on average, will supply about 65% of the electricity the company consumes at its Scottsdale location.
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Ade International Excal to hold architecture event in New York
Ade International Excal, the Trade Agency of the Government of Castile and Leon, Spain, will be holding an event called "Architecture & Sustainable Projects from Spain, Natural Stone Industry, Hospitality & Home Equipment, and Interior Design," on Monday, February, 8, 2010, at Tafel Hall of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), New York Chapter.
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Quarra helps build green
Madison, WI -- Quarra Stone of Madison, WI, a company that supplies and fabricates natural stone for signature architectural and restoration projects throughout the country, has launched a comprehensive database that identifies dimensional stone quarries throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The database is designed to enable architects who are specifying natural stone in their projects to earn points towards LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification. Current guidelines call for the award of one point towards LEED certification for builders who use dimensional stone that is quarried within 500 miles of construction.
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Vermont Quarries announces achievement of Greenguard Certification for marble surfacing
MENDON, VT - Vermont Quarries has announced its achievement of Greenguard Indoor Air Quality and Greenguard Children & Schools SM Certification for marble surfacing. Greenguard-certified products must meet stringent emissions requirements set by the Greenguard Environmental Institute (GEI), such as being screened for more than 10,000 chemicals. Greenguard Certified products are recognized, referenced or preferred by many retailers, companies, institutions, government agencies, environmental programs, standards and specifications around the globe. All certified products can be found in a free online product guide at www.greenguard.org.
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U.S. International Trade Court rules for anti-dumping duty orders against certain diamond saw blades from China and Korea
The U.S. Court of International Trade recently ordered the U.S. Department of Commerce to issue and publish anti-dumping duty orders and order the collection of cash deposits on subject diamond saw blades from China and Korea. The move is in response to a petition from the "Diamond Sawblades Manufacturers Coalition," and as a result, the Department of Commerce will direct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to suspend liquidation and collect cash deposits on diamond saw blades from China and Korea at ad valorem rates.
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INTERNATIONAL STONEWORK SYMPOSIUM 2010
VENTURA, CA -- The ninth annual gathering of the stone 'tribe,' will take place from January 19 to 23, 2010 in Ventura, CA, just north of Los Angeles. There will be interesting and informative presentations and demonstrations, lively discourse, camaraderie and conviviality.
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WALKER ZANGER LAUNCHES DISCOUNT PROGRAM FOR MIA MEMBERS
SYLMAR, CA -- Beginning immediately, Walker Zanger, one of the world's most comprehensive stone and tile companies and a long-time member of the Marble Institute of America (MIA), offers members of the MIA a 5% discount on stone slabs, through its new MIA Member Discount Program. This program is scheduled to continue through the end of 2010.
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 | MARBLE INSTITUTE OF AMERICA FIRST 'CRAFTSMAN OF THE YEAR'
CLEVELAND, OH -- Randy Severson, general superintendent of Carrara Marble Company of City of Industry in California, has been chosen as the very first MIA Natural Stone Craftsman of the Year; a competition introduced by the Marble Institute of America (MIA) in 2009.
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 | New seminar and product from Braxton-Bragg
Knoxville, TN -- In an ongoing effort to provide additional in-depth technical knowledge and support to people involved in the surface preparation business, Braxton-Bragg LLC will be offering training classes on concrete grinding and polishing. The first seminar will take place on November 19 to 20, 2009. This training is designed to enhance the participant's knowledge and understanding of the entire concrete polishing process.
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StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas 2009 announces new conference session
DALLAS, TX -- StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas 2009 has announced a new class on sustainability in the natural stone industry, presented by Jack Geibig, P.E., of the Center for Clean Products. "Assessing the Sustainability of Stone as a Green Building Material" will be offered on Friday, October 23, from 8:00 to 9:30am as part of the Building/Design track, which is sponsored by Architect Magazine.
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FREE GRANITE KITCHEN DONATED FOR NEVADA CHARITY
CARSON CITY, NV -- Most everyone in communities across the U.S. has been affected somehow by the economy -- and the children are no exception. Winston and Shannon Seymour, owners of Atomic Stone in Cason City, NV, point out that the average age of a homeless person is nine, and they were shocked when they learned of the number of Carson City children that were going to bed hungry at night. "The ache in their stomachs was immense, and their hearts were heavy as they thought of these young, local children going without the nourishment their body's need," Atomic Stone stated.
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